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Model Diplomat Research Team · Last reviewed June 22, 2026

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- "Treaty of Paris" denotes several distinct peace treaties signed in Paris, most notably the 1783 treaty ending the American Revolutionary War and recognising US independence.
- Which Treaty of Paris recognised American independence and who signed it for the US?
- How did the Treaty of Paris of 1763 affect British power in India?
- What institution did the Treaty of Paris of 1951 create?
- What did the Treaty of Paris of 1856 achieve?

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"Treaty of Paris" denotes several distinct peace treaties signed in Paris, most notably the 1783 treaty ending the American Revolutionary War and recognising US independence.

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1. 3 September 1783

   The most consequential for world history is the Treaty of Paris of 1783, signed on , by which Great Britain formally recognised the independence of the thirt…

2. 14 January 1784

   It was ratified by the Confederation Congress on , predating the US Constitution itself.

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In 1898, the Treaty of Paris ended the Spanish–American War, with Spain ceding the Philippines, Puerto Rico, and Guam to the United States for US $20 million and relinquishing Cuba.

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